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12 / 10 / 06

New Kit Round-Up

By Jon

It's been new gear city recently on OUTDOORSmagic with loads of cracking new kit being announced or launched, so in case you've missed out, here are a few of the highlights.

From super bright head torches to super light torches, it's all there...

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